Foss Favor Larger Navy Urges Incremental Ship Additions
Representative Foss of Chicago, chairing the naval affairs committee, met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss boosting the navy. They favor a fixed yearly increase in battleships cruisers and other vessels until parity with leading powers is achieved, plus a proposed staff organization for the navy to parallel the army. The current fleet includes ten commissioned battleships with twelve more under construction.
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Washington
Foss
Chicago
Naval Affairs Committee
White House
Navy
Anama Canal
Mr. Foss
Roosevelt
Army
Soffel Released After Twenty Months In Prison
Pittsburg December 10 Mrs Kate Soffel freed from twenty months in prison for aiding the Biddle brothers escape from the jail run by her husband. During incarceration her husband divorced her naming Edward Biddle as corespondent. Also tied to a fire death in North Coventry four Olds children perished in their home last night while parents were away.
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Biddles
Pittsburg
Kate Soffel
Biddle Brothers
North
Coventry
Conn
Frederick Olds
Street Car Men Hounded by Mob in Chicago Attack
A mob of workers attacked a Halsted street electric train at Thirty fifth Street because the crew were non union. The motorman escaped after a mile chase. the conductor was rescued by a policeman after four blocks. Both men were beaten. the train was wrecked and later hauled away.
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Chicago
Thirty Fifth Street
Frightful death of W Brooks in Shi Bellflower Ill
William Brooks a longtime resident and thresherman was fatally injured at his portable saw mill when his clothing tangled in a circular saw. He died instantly after being drawn into the teeth. He left a wife and four children. The same issue notes Greenland ice loss with the Jacobshaven glacier edge retreating eighty miles since 1850.
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Bellflower
Ill
William Brooks
Brooks
Thresherman
Greenland
Jacobshaven
Queer Actions Supplant Peace in Urbana Area
Urbana police received a call about a man roaming the southeast outskirts causing consternation among housewives. After a chase through a corn field, the man was rounded up. He appeared intoxicated by liquid joy but not crazy. explanations satisfied, officers returned empty handed.
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Urbana
Prospect Avenue Pavement Roll Confirmed in County Court
The assessment roll for the Prospect avenue pavement was confirmed with no objections in county court Thursday morning. The project will pave the street between Green and Washington streets, with bids to be advertised soon and spring completion targeted after preliminary steps are finished.
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Prospect Avenue
Green
Washington Streets
Millionaire Wentz Rumored Rescued from Abductors
An unconfirmed report from Bristol claims E. L. Wentz the Big Stone Gap millionaire abducted October 16 has been rescued after a fight and is in a Cincinnati hospital. Bristol denies the Cincinnati claim and there is no Wentz in Cincinnati.
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Knoxville
Tenn
E. L. Wentz
Big Stone Gap
Cincinnati
Bristol Tonn
Dee
Wentz
Countess Russell Finalizes Divorce In London
Dec 10 London report states the Countess Russell obtained a divorce from her husband, who she says misrepresented himself as Prince Achrohald after their marriage and revealed he was a coachman.
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London
Countess Russell
Achrohald
John McRae to Hang After Supreme Court Refusal
Springfield reports that John McRae, described as a Negro murderer of a police detective, will be hanged tomorrow after the Supreme Court refused to review his case this morning.
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Springfield US
Sonn McRave
Supreme Court
Nationwide contractor union call for lockout and boycott
Chicago December 15 contractors from sixty cities met in secret session to form a national union for offensive and defensive actions. They warned of growing union power and proposed a universal lockout of union men and a national boycott against those locked out.
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Chicago
Brother Dire: Gilespie summoned to grand jury in shooting case
In Rising Sun Indiana on December 16 James Gilespie, twin brother of Lizzie Gillespie who was mysteriously shot Thursday night, was summoned before the grand jury. He arrived with a gun asked by the jury, matching the suspected weapon, and the siblings had been estranged for some time.
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Rising Sun
Ind
James Gilespie
Lizzie Gillespie
Gillespie
Explosion in Pennsylvania mine kills and injures workers
An explosion at a Pennsylvania mine near LATA district left several workers dead and others injured. Authorities name the mine operator as Pa Doe and report emergency crews responding quickly to the incident with investigations ongoing.
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Pennsylvania
Governors Son greatly pleases audience at Walker Opera House
The musical comedy The Governors Son pleased the crowd Wednesday evening at Walker Opera House. Complications from the governor's son's mistake drew much merriment as the cast delivered an excellent performance with strong singing and frequent curtain calls.
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Walker Opera House
Acre
Infant Anna Mae Hughes Dies in Urbana Home
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Haenee, living on Vine Street in Urbana, died Thursday afternoon after a medical event at their home. The report notes the child's death and mentions Baron Rothschild as another name in the surrounding notices.
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Urbana
Anna Mae Hughes
James Haenee
Alok
Vine Street
Luria
Takes a Bath in the Boneyard Wagon Mishap Triggers Fine
Tim McCormick drove a farm wagon to Urbana and attempted to cross a decayed bridge on North Market Street. His outfit fell into the creek but he escaped injury, was held for trial, denied intoxication, and eventually paid a $750 fine.
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Tim McCormick
Urbana
North Market Etree
Tim Way
McCormick
Sime McCormick
Philp man dies after roadside collapse near Wed Hesdes
Albert ilgedte from Philp in a county area near Wed Hesdes was found unconscious along North Market Way. He died at the scene with $750 found on his person and Magistrate Urepuarten reported the incident.
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Albert Ilgedte
Philp
Wed- Hesdes
Albert
North Market
Urepuarten
Chicago to Host Republican National Convention Rumor
A garbled report suggests Chicago may be chosen to host the Republican National Convention. The text mentions St Louis as a competing candidate and a possible withdrawal by Cahags, with dates and venues left unclear due to transcription errors.
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Warhindon
Deo
Repubilean
Chicagae
Su Louie
Cahags
St Louie
Newt J
Japanese Diet Opens Amid Far East Tension
A distorted report notes Emperor Spraks and the Imperial Diet addressing the Far East situation. It mentions unrest among the men and nascent misery in the region, with references to Japan and ongoing military or political strain.
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Emperor Spraks
Far East
Wisconsin Urges Moot's Expulsion From Senate
Petitions presented to the Senate by Senator Spooner urging the expulsion of Moot from office. The bundle includes names and statements from 26 supporters and 7 opposed individuals. Local constituents rally behind the move as debate unfolds in Washington.
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Senate
Betator Spooner
Navy cruiser Prairie to sail from Guantanamo for Colon
The Prairie with 250 marines will depart Guantanamo Cuba for Colon to reinforce Isthmus defenses if the Atrato landing proceeds. The general staff plans American occupation of Yanama. Meanwhile the Atlanta and Bancroft patrol the San Blas coast seeking intel on Colombian troop movements and frontier activity.
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Washington
Navy Department
Prairie
Guantanamo
Cuba
Colon
Isthmus
Atrato
United States
Yanama
Salon
Atlanta
San Blas
Atrate
Bancroft
Editorial criticizes excess tax levy by board of supervisors
A prominent Perth resident tells The News the board of supervisors overstepped by levying 55000 more than needed. He argues the tax must meet absolute public needs and be administered honestly and economically, warning that taxes this winter will already be high.
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Board of Supervisors
Perth
Urvaha School Board Confirms New Appointments
The Urvaha board met in Superintendent J W Hays office and named Marie Renfrew to fill the vacancy from Mine Tavard resigning in domestic science. J O Langman named principal and Ron Busey as engineer in science. contractor Peterson hired for remodeling Oregon Street school. payment of 1057 authorized.
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Urvaha
J. W. Hays
Thornburn
Marie Renfrew
Tavaard
Langman
Ron Busey
Bard
Peterson
Oregon Street
Coady Buscher Recalled in Fatal Plane Incident
Coady Buscher and three others linked to a plane incident near Toom eppendicitia. The deceased left a wife and three children. An investigation by T J Exton of Sipplate and T J MrKinner of Gifford is noted. Victim from Ven Tlonk of Chicago.
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Thomasiero
Coedy Nueeher
Chicago
Exton
Sipplate
MrKinner
Gifford
Hurricane damages Zanzibar palace and reef rises
A storm wrecked the Zanzibar sultan’s palace and caused reefs to rise from the sea. Debris and damaged walls are reported as winds tore through the area today. Local authorities assess structural harm and warn residents to stay clear of unstable buildings.
Notable Cleric HAL LEWIS Dies in Chicago Morning Paper
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a Chicago church figure HAL LEWIS. It mentions Bishop of Columbus and a successor or related church roles with unclear details. The incomplete text references a late morning event and possible ceremonial actions but lacks cohesive specifics.
Heat lockout looms as nine to ten hour day debated
In Batavia and northern Minnots towns southern Fox River Valley manufacturers and their workers brace for a possible lockout over a shift change. Employers announce a move to ten hours starting Monday unless unions accept terms, threatening indefinite shutdowns. wages remain unchanged while the plan aims to restore profitability.
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Rotaria
Lil
Fox River Valley
Bagla
Hatavia
Batavia
Aurora
Ebgin
Geneva
Dundee
Tatavia
Fragmentary note on a three story building dispute
Fragmented OCR text describes Harney Layton and Ape entering a scene near a three story Otek building on Market Street. Mentions Ve ned by Mre Hiarmproek of Chvleagn and Mr Lapton with questions about the prememe of bene. nonsensical placements imply a property dispute or inspection record.
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Wreinen
Trente
Harney Layton
Apether
Mre Hiarmproek
Boy Arrested For Theft In Meare Case
A boy was arrested in connection with a theft at a local business. Police alleged the youth, age unclear, took a cash item and fled the scene. Informants provided few details as investigators sought witnesses and reviewed surveillance.
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Pope
Fox River Valley District
Appleton Manufacturing Company
Challenge Wind and Feed Mill Company
Newtos Wagon Company
United States Wind Engine and Pump Company
F K. White Manufacturing Company
Shumway Manufacturing Company
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Arthur Sheridan
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